PHILHARMONIC

philharmonic

(adjective) devoted to or appreciative of music; “the most philharmonic ear is at times deeply affected by a simple air”

philharmonic

(adjective) composing or characteristic of an orchestral group; “philharmonic players”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

philharmonic (not comparable)

(music) appreciative of music, but especially to its performance

Noun

philharmonic (plural philharmonics)

(music) A full-size symphony orchestra.

Synonyms

• philharmonic orchestra

Source: Wiktionary


Phil`har*mon"ic, a. Etym: [Philo- + Gr. philharmonique.]

Definition: Loving harmony or music.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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